Bradford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Union County Fightin' Tigers by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bradford of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
Rylie Blankenship was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Blankenship was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Addyson Hinds made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Union County's side, Shyla Crowe spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Crowe has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Handley was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Mackenzie Orton was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Bradford's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Union County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bradford will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Hilliard at 6:30 p.m. As for Union County, they will square off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastside is coming into the game with five straight defeats at home, meaning Union County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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